Business Calendar

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The Department of Economic Development hosts the Business Calendar in collaboration with the following Business Development organizations:

                                   
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January

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February

 Mondays, February 1 -March 8- 6 sessions
"How To Start A Successful Small Business"
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30  p.m.
Where: IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fw, Classroon Medical, Rm 144
Fee: $179. Fee includes class materials.
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC/ IPFW.
Instructor: Dennis Tratnyek
Session #1: Business Plan Overview
Session #2: Business Planning guide
Session #3: Goal and Business Performance
Session #4: Financial Statements Overview
Session #5: Analyses and projections
Session #6: Business Law
To register, phone 260-481-6619 

Wednesday, February 10 
"How To Start A Business Workshop"
Time: 6-7:30 p.m. 
Where: IPFW Hobson Center, 4312 Hobson Road
Fee: $25 (registration required)
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
Topics: defining and assessing the business idea, requirements for operating a business, creating business plans, legal issues, and types of financing and strategies.
To register, phone 260-481-6619

Wednesdays, February 17 & 24(2 sessions)
"Understanding Financial Statements"
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fw  - Science Bldg, Room G21
Fee: $50 for both sessions or $25 each.
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
Instructor: Lisa Isenbarger
Don't know a debit from a credit?  Financial statements don't have to be confusing or boring.  This course is designed for the prospective or current small business owner who needs to understand the company's financial statements to manage the business.  Through practical discussion and case study, you will learn how to prepare and read balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.
To register, phone 260-481-6619.

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March

Wednesday, March 10 
"How To Start A Business Workshop"
Time: 6-7:30 p.m. 
Where: IPFW Hobson Center, 4312 Hobson Road
Fee: $25 (registration required)
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
Topics: defining and assessing the business idea, requirements for operating a business, creating business plans, legal issues, and types of financing and strategies.
To register, phone 260-481-6619

Monday, March 15"
Basics of a Winning Business Plan Workshop 
Time: 6-7:30 p.m. 
Where: IPFW Hobson Center, 4312 Hobson Road
Fee: $15 (registration required)
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
Topics: Learn the tips and tricks of writing a ssuccessful business plan.   The class covers the need for and the basic elements of a winning plan including what lending institutions require.  The class format includes a mixture of discussion and exercises.
To register, phone 260-481-6619

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April 

Wednesday, April 14
"How To Start A Business Workshop"
Time: 6-7:30 p.m. 
Where: IPFW Hobson Center, 4312 Hobson Road
Fee: $25 (registration required)
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
Topics: defining and assessing the business idea, requirements for operating a business, creating business plans, legal issues, and types of financing and strategies.
To register, phone 260-481-6619

Wednesdays,  April 21 0 June 2 to Nov. 9 (6 meetings)
"Quickbooks: How to Work the Numbers"
Time: 6-9 p.m. 
Where: IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne (Room given at registration)
Fee: $210
Instructor:  James B. Yergens, CPA
Description:  Introduction to electronic bookkeeping. Learn how to set up a new company, perform business-related tasks such as invoicing, inventories, payroll and more, and print reports and statements. Required text:  Quickbooks 2009 for Dummies, by Stephen Nelson.  Can be purchased at Follett's IPFW Bookstore.
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
To register,  phone (260) 481-6619

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May

Wednesday, May 12
"How To Start A Business Workshop"
Time: 6-7:30 p.m. 
Where: IPFW Hobson Center, 4312 Hobson Road
Fee: $25 (registration required)
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
Topics: defining and assessing the business idea, requirements for operating a business, creating business plans, legal issues, and types of financing and strategies.
To register, phone 260-481-6619

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June 

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July